Finding a Freelance web designer

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Be prepared, though. When you post your project needs on an auction site, be clear about what you need and want. If your guidelines are vague, then you won’t receive accurate bid proposals from freelancers. Also be prepared to sort through many proposals to narrow down who you’d like to work with. It can be overwhelming to sift through many different proposals to find a freelancer that you like best.

Here are a few tips for finding a freelancer for your project:

• Make sure bid proposals provide as much detail as possible. Has the freelancer indicated accurate pricing, what he or she will provide, the turnaround time for delivery, and the terms of payment? Every bid proposal should include those basics.

• Keep an eye out for samples or portfolios. A good freelancer provides samples of his or her work for you to look over, so that you can review the style and ability of the individual.

• Does the freelancer communicate well? Doing business is about customer service as much as it is about skills and talent.

• Is the freelancer’s personality compatible with yours? This is important. If you don’t feel comfortable or enjoy discussions with the freelancer, you’re not going to be happy working with the person.

• Does the person show interest in your project? A freelancer who is interested and motivated will do a better job than someone who sounds bored or makes you feel he or she is doing you a favor. There are no favors in freelancing. You’re helping the freelancer earn income, and the freelancer is helping you build what you need. A client/provider relationship is about two people helping each other.

• Does the freelancer give the impression of being competent? Competency is important, and so is confidence. Anyone who sounds unsure probably isn’t skilled enough for your project.

• Is the freelancer polite, and does he or she have good manners? Does he or she thank you for the opportunity to bid and possibly work together?

• Last (but not least), find out what the freelancer’s policy is if you’re not happy with the work provided. You should have some form of recourse in case you’re unsatisfied with the final result.

How much do I pay a writer?

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For both freelance writers and those that hire them, that frequently asked question lacks a simple answer. Fees charged by professional writers vary according to the work involved. Many factors affect payment including:

• the type of assignment (e.g., magazine article, speech, marketing report)
• the writer's skill, background and experience
• rights licensed to the client
• the number of words and/or time the project requires
• the number of interviews and research needed
• the types of rights being purchased

PWAC's information reveals large pay variations between markets and locations. For instance, writers tend to earn more in large cities than in other areas of the country. There are also large variations between writers: a very experienced, established writer can charge more for her work than someone just starting out. Therefore, the rates below are general guidelines only. You'll need to negotiate the exact fee depending on the particulars of the assignment.

Standard Novel Story Parameters

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Publishers aren’t looking to reinvent the novel; they’re expecting a great story told from within accepted parameters.

The Secrets That Get You Published

What are those secret parameters? What is story architecture? It goes like this:

* A set-up with a killer hook
* Character intro with back-story and context
* A sense of place
* Foreshadowing and the establishment of stakes
* The hero’s impending need and inner demons
* The emerging seeds of a subplot
* A major plot point that introduces the story’s antagonistic element
* The definition of the hero’s quest or need
* Scenes that deepen the tension as the hero responds
* Refining the nature of the quest and the elements of its opposition
* A mid-story mind-numbing context shift that changes everything
* The evolution of the hero into a pro-active warrior
* Another significant plot twist that puts all the cards on the table

… followed by a series of scenes that show how the hero is applying what he’s learned to become a catalyst in the story’s oh-so-satisfying conclusion.

It’s all learnable. It really is. Learn it, master it, and you will publish.

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